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We'll happily extend a warm welcome / forum discount to a new user - please call to discuss (0800 975 4420).

Not yet...give it time. Although latest regs do require the 'hold on' button is disconnected - you cannot set it to run without your finger on the trigger.

Just back in stock - Perles of Switzerland (suppliers of Collomix machines) heavy duty mixers; * Electronic soft start * Two speed gearbox (0 - 300rpm or 0 - 560rpm) * 160mm dia negative paddle included (pulls down - ideal for finish) * Choose either 110v for site work (1150w) or...

We have in stock 1 x 385mm straight M14 extension bar (Collomix brand) priced at £25.00 plus postage and VAT. It simply screws into any M14 paddle (male) and the other end screws into your M14 mixer (female). Part number CO49573 Call 01825 769966 between 08:45 and 17:30 weekdays.

We sell Eibenstock (badged as Alfra) but charge very high prices. There's a reason for that - earlier this month a plasterer rang to say his 'new' Eibenstock had stopped working, and he needed it fixing under warranty pretty damn quick 'cos he was losing a morning's pay. (How much is that -...

Punters are not paying you for a nice flat wall or ceiling, they're paying you for your knowledge. If someone can acquire enough 'skill' to float over boards in 3 or 5 days that's up to them...what they cannot do is advise a punter on what will work or what won't when they've had a flood, or...

We have 20" x 5" Kraft stainless steel in stock at £51.00 plus postage and VAT. That's semi broken in and with the soft grip handle (or wood if you prefer). Also 18" x 5" at £46.50 plus post etc. Any good to you? Deliver within 48 hours and no extra duty or other import charges (we've...

All I can offer is an Australian one like this -

I started as an assistant office junior on £60/week gross, £45.45 take home of which £28.00 went on board and lodging, the rest on funding a rubbish Mini to get me the 10 miles to work each day. That was 1982.

I'd assumed this was a posting that was 8 weeks late. I've never had anyone ask for a left handed trowel handle - unless they wanted a skirting ladder or tartan paint, too.

Our range of Kraft trowels can be bought with 'camel back' wooden handles, straight wooden, soft grip or even leather grip. Take a look at Carobyn and choose whichever takes your fancy then call us to get the handle changed. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee they will fit another type of...

The brand is 'Jung Henkelmann' and made in Wuppertal, Germany. Manufacturer of hand tools since 1862. This twitch is a rigid 90 degree - they also offer a 'flappy' internal corner torwel which some refer to as a dry lining internal - the 'wings' are flexible so you push to meet the angle of the...

If you buy them from Senco they are £80 - £90 each, plus VAT. They tend to be NiCad technology too - old now, and fading...like me...

It's the torque (twist power) that mixes, not just the amount of electricity it consumes (wattage). The torque will get you through dry lining compound or hardwall on a slow speed setting, if you are sensible and do a bag at a time, but for finish you need a good whisk speed (>450rpm). That's...

Send me your details and we'll risk it. Or call 0800 975 4420.

If it helps we'll be getting in some more Perles 1300 watt mixers soon. Perles you say? Perles are a Slovenian company that have previously made machines for Collomix and British Gypsum (the RGE160 and S10 yellow mixer). The machines are rugged enough, simple to maintain, come with a NEGATIVE...

As a previous exhibitor I'd like to encourage as many as possible to attend - last time the show was swamped by electricians... If 'the trade' doesn't support these things they die...and then people complain they can't see the tools...but the suppliers won't put their hands in their pockets...

I said exactly the same thing to a girlfriends' parents once...didn't end well.

Follow the link - you'll see the products...there are rigid 90 degree internal/external, and larger 'flappy' dry lining design ones too. To avoid confusion, the price of £3.75 refers to postage and packaging, NOT the trowels...(see website or call 0800 975 4420).

Please have a look here; Carobyn - we'll post it to you for £3.75 plus VAT. German made - stainless steel, wood handle, in stock...

Ah, that's maybe why he sold them on...the SW2's are difficult to walk on due to the lack of 'parallelogram action' keeping your foot parallel to the floor - they only pivot forwards and then back to upright, holding your ankle rigid. A rigid ankle is not a comfy way to walk, let alone work, and...

Hope you bought DURA-STILTS...and if you did then take a look at the instruction sheets here; http://www.carobyn.co.uk/_uploads/product_manual/ds_in-manual_en.pdf - which you can save, print out, and keep as part of your method statement (always handy if called to site). Some of the...

At that rate one of these would be a bargain; Carobyn - and they really are as nice as they look!

Hi, we're in East Sussex, but, if you get them serviced locally you can ask your repair shop to order the parts direct. A replacement switch for the 1800 watt motor is usually £44.50 plus £3.75 postage, plus VAT.

Perles are still going - they are part of a massive outfit called Hidria and based in Slovenia... They will be available again through Carobyn from late May 2014 - just the one model for now in 110v or 230v and with the larger 160 negative paddle. Power is around 1250watts - good for three bags...

The thing to watch when arranging a personal import is VAT and duties - any goods over £135 iirc is liable to duty, and anything over £35 liable to VAT...and they also charge these on the cost of delivery too. This may seem reasonable, until someone allocates the wrong duty band/product type...

Apologies - I have been remiss in not replying to this thread... ...we'll happily entertain a discount for TPF members (as soon as we sort out a suitable surcharge or price increase to compensate). Please call us to negotiate! Anyone who is interested is welcome to 'try before you buy' at...

We can offer you training here in Uckfield (I see you're in Kent) if that helps - just 30 minutes of your time and we can issues a Certificate of Competence for DURA-STILTS. No charge, either!

We can offer you training here in Uckfield (I see you're in Kent) if that helps - just 30 minutes of your time and we can issues a Certificate of Competence for DURA-STILTS. No charge, either!

This year is Carobyn's 30th anniversary - and we're offering 30% discount on all DURA-STILTS. That's over £100 off (if you go for the Mark IV D24/40 model with optional lambswool) a pair - or just £184.10 plus VAT for the Model D14/22.... This is cheaper than we supply the merchants! It's a...

We've been selling Quick Supports (German made blue board props) for years - Refina sell the same type. http://www.carobyn.com/qs_product_list.asp?subGroupID=5 They come in several sizes - we also have an extension pole to reach 4m ceilings! Usually we offer a 4th free if you buy 3 in one go...

Very knowledgable mate, are you a rep?!!! - Yes, we pay to advertise here!

Carbon steel is softer - easier to make (and keep) an edge on it, but prone to rust if not kept properly. Stainless is tough but low maintenance. About 25 years ago all carving knives were carbon, and they were SHARP. Now its all stainless steel (thanks to the dishwasher) and you need to keep...

There're here as well; http://www.carobyn.com/tr_product_detail.asp?productID=115 or you can have the flappy (spring type) corner trowel; http://www.carobyn.com/tr_product_detail.asp?productID=120 or the rigid 90 degree version; http://www.carobyn.com/tr_product_detail.asp?productID=114 -...

I shouldn't tell you this, but do a google search for powertools.co.uk or similar - they are selling Senco cheaper than I can buy them from Senco GB! Just one note - I get people telling me the battery chargers or the batteries go kaput now and again. I've replaced a couple under warranty. If...

Click on the DURA-STILTS banner - select mixer tab at top of screen and look at the EHR23. This is the Eibenstock 1800w machine, complete with paddle etc. £320.00 plus VAT (free delivery). Free delivery via overnight courier.

Somebody thought it was good idea - just see how many bods they have doing demonstrations at the shows. At Toolfair I saw 6 people manning the stand - add in stand costs, etc etc this is a huge investment. Pity it's crap, then. Ideal stocking filler!

the 'door clamps'.. you drop a door in on edge and step on it and it holds it upright whilst you rout the hinges, plane it, chop the mortice etc... same sort of thing youd make out of a couple of bits of 4x2 and knock a wedge in, need 2 of em really.. only 110 quid.... each :o Seen these in...

I don't expect to be selling thousands - but there are more than few out there and we do a fair share of repeat business.. As for the price - remember not so long ago everyone thought German cars were ridiculously expensive, and now everyone has one (or wants one). The Kwik Bench IS the...

We do a Kwik Bench - possibly the best adjustable trestle known to modern man (OK, so its hyperbole but it's Friday afternoon and I'm looking forward 3 hours to the weekend...) See here; http://www.carobyn.com/kb_product_list.asp?subGroupID=4 - a snip at £275 plus VAT. Folds to only 3"...

Here goes, What's the Nelly view on politicians ? (Stands back and waits for blue touch paper to go out).

The reason they don't like milk crates is that they are not designed for that use - who gets sued when it collapses? The ali tower with handrails is widely touted by the ally tower makers as the answer to WAHR (Working at Height Regulations) but it is not suitable for large work areas. Like hop...

This is where you get to apply your years of learning and graft - the Working at Height Regs are nice and vague on lots of details. They DO NOT ban certain tools nor do they RECOMMEND specific tools. What they say is (in effect) do what you have to do SAFELY and with due consideration for...

See here - and choose a language; http://www.carobyn.com/content.asp?pageID=25

That might work, but I've never seen it done... For 60% - 75% of jobs you're working at 2.4m, which means your stilts will only be 14 - 18" high (35cm - 46cm) and you can - with a little practice - step up onto them from the floor. I've seen ceiling fixers vault onto 40" (1m) stilts as well...

What you need is a simple piece of paper saying " Work to be carried out on DURA-STILTS according to manufacturers instructions (copy attached)" or similar. You can download the instructions off the web, or find the original ones you had with your pair... One word of caution - if a safety...

Hello - looking to help keep all stilt users up to date with HSE / good practice! Some may know Carobyn - we've been selling DURA-STILTS since 1980 - but I've registered here because so many plasterers seem to be getting hassle on site using stilts, but they're so busy on site they don't have...

Have you spoken to the (current) manufacturers? Multi Marque Engineering 01924 290231 (www.multi-marque.co.uk). Parts are available - but not cheap! New machine 1500 - 1575 plus VAT and delivery.